Island City Beat Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/island-city-beat Hello Alameda! You'll hear interesting, insightful interviews on a variety of topics from folks on our island & beyond right here .. We aim to educate & illuminate while bringing Alamedans together around the question: How can we all contribute to making our city work better? .. Come & join in on the conversation. Ⓒ Island City Beat - Photos: OK_Boomer - Music: Don Lattin 3ac8b778-4724-575c-8e0d-021451c2b53c yes en Sun, 07 Dec 2025 18:49:43 -0800 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:26:05 -0700 http://islandcitybeat.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/Ie7d5T26IaFJpkqpe5SELFmZ0ec_rJ02fj44JYLMAG0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMDBm/OWNkODdjY2M5MmQw/NGMyOTA4NzJlMjc2/NjZiNC5QTkc.jpg Island City Beat Podcast http://islandcitybeat.com episodic Island City Beat Hello Alameda! You'll hear interesting, insightful interviews on a variety of topics from folks on our island & beyond right here .. We aim to educate & illuminate while bringing Alamedans together around the question: How can we all contribute to making our city work better? .. Come & join in on the conversation. Hello Alameda. Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda Island City Beat email@islandcitybeat.com No No Oliver Ma: A people's advocate runs for lieutenant governor 42 42 Oliver Ma: A people's advocate runs for lieutenant governor full 1f30cc82-48ed-4545-9fb7-9c1ab8749024 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4472d32 A civil rights attorney and the son of Chinese immigrants, Oliver Ma is running for the post of Lieutenant Governor. He spoke to us here in Alameda about his platform promoting the basic needs of Californians for housing, health care and relief from the predations of the fascist Trump regime -- as well as his aim of tackling policies responsible for the wealth disparities that have made life in California so precarious for so many. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> A civil rights attorney and the son of Chinese immigrants, Oliver Ma is running for the post of Lieutenant Governor. He spoke to us here in Alameda about his platform promoting the basic needs of Californians for housing, health care and relief from the predations of the fascist Trump regime -- as well as his aim of tackling policies responsible for the wealth disparities that have made life in California so precarious for so many. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:47:52 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1967 A civil rights attorney and the son of Chinese immigrants, Oliver Ma is running for the post of Lieutenant Governor. He spoke to us here in Alameda about his platform promoting the basic needs of Californians for housing, health care and relief from the predations of the fascist Trump regime -- as well as his aim of tackling policies responsible for the wealth disparities that have made life in California so precarious for so many. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Nobody goes hungry in Alameda 41 41 Nobody goes hungry in Alameda full 69b357be-ff43-4735-b875-4d6d0bef92a4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71cc043a Last fall, the venerable Alameda Food Bank, founded by concerned citizens in 1977,  moved into a new facility on West Ranger Avenue at Alameda Point and opened a free grocery store called the Island Community Market. Director Teale Harden tells us about how it differs from other food bank operations while serving 12 percent of Alamedans and how it's preparing to do so much more. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> Last fall, the venerable Alameda Food Bank, founded by concerned citizens in 1977,  moved into a new facility on West Ranger Avenue at Alameda Point and opened a free grocery store called the Island Community Market. Director Teale Harden tells us about how it differs from other food bank operations while serving 12 percent of Alamedans and how it's preparing to do so much more. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:26:21 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 2563 Last fall, the venerable Alameda Food Bank, founded by concerned citizens in 1977,  moved into a new facility on West Ranger Avenue at Alameda Point and opened a free grocery store called the Island Community Market. Director Teale Harden tells us about how it differs from other food bank operations while serving 12 percent of Alamedans and how it's preparing to do so much more. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Alameda mayor's race: Tracy Jensen 40 40 Alameda mayor's race: Tracy Jensen full c0d0da72-16a8-4559-a7d0-834800e29dd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d1e872e9 Alameda will be electing a new mayor this fall as Marilyn Ashcraft finishes her second term in office. City council member Tracy Jensen, who is finishing her first term, has decided to run for the job. She spoke to Island City Beat recently about the issues that concern us: housing, food security, police surveillance, the threat of federal invasion, climate change and more. 

In the coming weeks, we will put similar questions to other candidates for mayor, which may include current council member Tony Daysog and former member Malia Vella. Stay tuned!

]]> Alameda will be electing a new mayor this fall as Marilyn Ashcraft finishes her second term in office. City council member Tracy Jensen, who is finishing her first term, has decided to run for the job. She spoke to Island City Beat recently about the issues that concern us: housing, food security, police surveillance, the threat of federal invasion, climate change and more. 

In the coming weeks, we will put similar questions to other candidates for mayor, which may include current council member Tony Daysog and former member Malia Vella. Stay tuned!

]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:19 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 2880 Alameda will be electing a new mayor this fall as Marilyn Ashcraft finishes her second term in office. City council member Tracy Jensen, who is finishing her first term, has decided to run for the job. She spoke to Island City Beat recently about the issues that concern us: housing, food security, police surveillance, the threat of federal invasion, climate change and more. 

In the coming weeks, we will put similar questions to other candidates for mayor, which may include current council member Tony Daysog and former member Malia Vella. Stay tuned!

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Alameda's Warming Shelter - A Friendly Respite 39 39 Alameda's Warming Shelter - A Friendly Respite full b59e163d-4a55-4239-8167-3a8ca6b8c9e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a143dc7b The City of Alameda and Christ Episcopal Church jointly fund the 'AWS' at Parish Hall - Grand at Santa Clara streets which provides our unhoused neighbors with a warm, dry, caring place to sleep, with dinner and breakfast. A limited shower and clothing program is also available. Today we speak with two of the many people who make this lovely effort happen.

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]]> The City of Alameda and Christ Episcopal Church jointly fund the 'AWS' at Parish Hall - Grand at Santa Clara streets which provides our unhoused neighbors with a warm, dry, caring place to sleep, with dinner and breakfast. A limited shower and clothing program is also available. Today we speak with two of the many people who make this lovely effort happen.

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]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:47:18 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1879 The City of Alameda and Christ Episcopal Church jointly fund the 'AWS' at Parish Hall - Grand at Santa Clara streets which provides our unhoused neighbors with a warm, dry, caring place to sleep, with dinner and breakfast. A limited shower and clothing program is also available. Today we speak with two of the many people who make this lovely effort happen.

https://sites.google.com/view/alamedawarming/home?authuser=2

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Motown voices call us to fight fascism -- Part Two 38 38 Motown voices call us to fight fascism -- Part Two full 9c716400-c7c6-43e5-964b-c0434c944785 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8108ffe6 In Part 2 of our interview with the authors of "Motown: The Making of Working Class Revolutionaries," we explore with Jerome Scott and Walda Katz-Fishman the question of what revolution means, are we in a revolutionary process and how do we engage in actions that force our current political structure to shift its focus and make technology serve - not profit from - a more just and equitable society. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> In Part 2 of our interview with the authors of "Motown: The Making of Working Class Revolutionaries," we explore with Jerome Scott and Walda Katz-Fishman the question of what revolution means, are we in a revolutionary process and how do we engage in actions that force our current political structure to shift its focus and make technology serve - not profit from - a more just and equitable society. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:35:07 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1698 In Part 2 of our interview with the authors of "Motown: The Making of Working Class Revolutionaries," we explore with Jerome Scott and Walda Katz-Fishman the question of what revolution means, are we in a revolutionary process and how do we engage in actions that force our current political structure to shift its focus and make technology serve - not profit from - a more just and equitable society. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Motown voices call us to fight fascism -- Part One 37 37 Motown voices call us to fight fascism -- Part One full e1ef0483-3f5d-4f70-9964-c1026af5c89a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6de9edb For black history month, we interviewed two veteran activists of the 1970s Detroit black liberation struggle. In the book,  "Motown and The Making of Working Class Revolutionaries", Jerome Scott and Walda Katz-Fishman describe how black industrial workers understood that gains won from corporations and racist unions would be thwarted by automation and changes in the global economy. They began to study Marxism to understand the system and reformulate their political perspective. The result was 50 years of study, struggle and the ability to anticipate the revolutionary moment we are in today. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> For black history month, we interviewed two veteran activists of the 1970s Detroit black liberation struggle. In the book,  "Motown and The Making of Working Class Revolutionaries", Jerome Scott and Walda Katz-Fishman describe how black industrial workers understood that gains won from corporations and racist unions would be thwarted by automation and changes in the global economy. They began to study Marxism to understand the system and reformulate their political perspective. The result was 50 years of study, struggle and the ability to anticipate the revolutionary moment we are in today. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:54:34 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1968 For black history month, we interviewed two veteran activists of the 1970s Detroit black liberation struggle. In the book,  "Motown and The Making of Working Class Revolutionaries", Jerome Scott and Walda Katz-Fishman describe how black industrial workers understood that gains won from corporations and racist unions would be thwarted by automation and changes in the global economy. They began to study Marxism to understand the system and reformulate their political perspective. The result was 50 years of study, struggle and the ability to anticipate the revolutionary moment we are in today. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Cynthia Bonta - her activist story - Part Two 31 31 Cynthia Bonta - her activist story - Part Two full 190284b5-03d3-422c-a2df-32d9f2b004dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/9820cc4d In Part 2 of our interview with Alameda activist Cynthia Bonta, she tells the story of the manongs, the elderly Filipinos who were forcibly evicted from the International Hotel in San Francisco in 1977 and how it inspired her dedication to telling the Filipino-American story. For Alamedans, it will be significant because the story of how many Filipinos arrived here through their enlistment in the U.S. Navy and what they experienced has yet to be told. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> In Part 2 of our interview with Alameda activist Cynthia Bonta, she tells the story of the manongs, the elderly Filipinos who were forcibly evicted from the International Hotel in San Francisco in 1977 and how it inspired her dedication to telling the Filipino-American story. For Alamedans, it will be significant because the story of how many Filipinos arrived here through their enlistment in the U.S. Navy and what they experienced has yet to be told. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:19:52 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 2716 In Part 2 of our interview with Alameda activist Cynthia Bonta, she tells the story of the manongs, the elderly Filipinos who were forcibly evicted from the International Hotel in San Francisco in 1977 and how it inspired her dedication to telling the Filipino-American story. For Alamedans, it will be significant because the story of how many Filipinos arrived here through their enlistment in the U.S. Navy and what they experienced has yet to be told. 

Podcast host: Laura Thomas

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Cynthia Bonta -- her activist story -- Part One 30 30 Cynthia Bonta -- her activist story -- Part One full 9e832f25-4cf4-4e34-a564-c082c837f658 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3741d93 The mother of state Attorney General Rob Bonta is well known in Alameda as a spokeswoman for Filipino culture and an activist on behalf of immigrant and renters rights and the Sister City Committee. In the first of a two-part interview, Cynthia Bonta describes her part in the 1965 Delano grape strike, the fight against the regime of Ferdinand Marcos and even enlightens us about the brutal U.S. defeat of Philippine Independence in 1899.


Links & Resources
• PBS documentary recommended in this episode: Delano Manongs 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> The mother of state Attorney General Rob Bonta is well known in Alameda as a spokeswoman for Filipino culture and an activist on behalf of immigrant and renters rights and the Sister City Committee. In the first of a two-part interview, Cynthia Bonta describes her part in the 1965 Delano grape strike, the fight against the regime of Ferdinand Marcos and even enlightens us about the brutal U.S. defeat of Philippine Independence in 1899.


Links & Resources
• PBS documentary recommended in this episode: Delano Manongs 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:46:02 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 2486 The mother of state Attorney General Rob Bonta is well known in Alameda as a spokeswoman for Filipino culture and an activist on behalf of immigrant and renters rights and the Sister City Committee. In the first of a two-part interview, Cynthia Bonta describes her part in the 1965 Delano grape strike, the fight against the regime of Ferdinand Marcos and even enlightens us about the brutal U.S. defeat of Philippine Independence in 1899.


Links & Resources
• PBS documentary recommended in this episode: Delano Manongs 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Water use maven Elizabeth Dougherty of Wholly H2O 36 36 Water use maven Elizabeth Dougherty of Wholly H2O full 38c244eb-f02b-420a-aed1-36640f5906f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4234f779 Using water while conserving it sustains each one of us as individuals, as a community and our Bay Area region as a whole. At a recent tree planting we spoke with a local Maker Farm member who helps us become aware of our vital Mokelumne River water resources here in Alameda. 

Podcast Host: Jeff Gould

]]> Using water while conserving it sustains each one of us as individuals, as a community and our Bay Area region as a whole. At a recent tree planting we spoke with a local Maker Farm member who helps us become aware of our vital Mokelumne River water resources here in Alameda. 

Podcast Host: Jeff Gould

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:27:21 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 949 Using water while conserving it sustains each one of us as individuals, as a community and our Bay Area region as a whole. At a recent tree planting we spoke with a local Maker Farm member who helps us become aware of our vital Mokelumne River water resources here in Alameda. 

Podcast Host: Jeff Gould

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Alamedans question phone-dependent childhood 35 35 Alamedans question phone-dependent childhood full 4d383c86-d038-4926-b550-9cafda46e2cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/129e96b6 Two Alameda mothers are helping families cut back on their children's, and their own, reliance on electronic media. Sarah Qualters and Alex Yakubov of Alameda Unplugged talk about the ways they and two dozen other parents have started addressing the social, emotional and mental crisis they say young people themselves have begun to talk about.

]]> Two Alameda mothers are helping families cut back on their children's, and their own, reliance on electronic media. Sarah Qualters and Alex Yakubov of Alameda Unplugged talk about the ways they and two dozen other parents have started addressing the social, emotional and mental crisis they say young people themselves have begun to talk about.

]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:51:51 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1661 Two Alameda mothers are helping families cut back on their children's, and their own, reliance on electronic media. Sarah Qualters and Alex Yakubov of Alameda Unplugged talk about the ways they and two dozen other parents have started addressing the social, emotional and mental crisis they say young people themselves have begun to talk about.

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No 'Alameda On Camera' is coming up 33 33 'Alameda On Camera' is coming up full 7e3d3139-062d-4538-97d8-b75c71ec8f56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1130b939 It all starts with taking a picture. Applications are open for the annual Alameda on Camera competition where 48 participants shoot photos one weekend in assigned sections of our island city and produce works of visual art.  For the last 20 years, the Frank Bette Center for the Arts on Lincoln Avenue, has sponsored this inspiring winter event and subsequent spring exhibition.  Tag Gorman, committee chair, and his son, Kyle, describe the history, the vision and the application process.

Links & Resources
• Alameda On Camera 2026 
• Frank Bette Center for The Arts

]]> It all starts with taking a picture. Applications are open for the annual Alameda on Camera competition where 48 participants shoot photos one weekend in assigned sections of our island city and produce works of visual art.  For the last 20 years, the Frank Bette Center for the Arts on Lincoln Avenue, has sponsored this inspiring winter event and subsequent spring exhibition.  Tag Gorman, committee chair, and his son, Kyle, describe the history, the vision and the application process.

Links & Resources
• Alameda On Camera 2026 
• Frank Bette Center for The Arts

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:39:50 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1636 It all starts with taking a picture. Applications are open for the annual Alameda on Camera competition where 48 participants shoot photos one weekend in assigned sections of our island city and produce works of visual art.  For the last 20 years, the Frank Bette Center for the Arts on Lincoln Avenue, has sponsored this inspiring winter event and subsequent spring exhibition.  Tag Gorman, committee chair, and his son, Kyle, describe the history, the vision and the application process.

Links & Resources
• Alameda On Camera 2026 
• Frank Bette Center for The Arts

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No A feast of fools descend on Alameda 32 32 A feast of fools descend on Alameda full 0280ed11-9634-4d10-8240-e8143db2ba81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df008c27 Next Saturday, after Christmas is over and all are resting and reflecting, Alameda's artistic thinkers and doers have invited one and all to let go, get playful and join them for the Fool's Delight parade and festival down Webster Street. Michael Towne and Eve De Ley of the West End Arts District offer us a glimpse into their hilarious plans that day for mucho late afternoon buffoonery. 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> Next Saturday, after Christmas is over and all are resting and reflecting, Alameda's artistic thinkers and doers have invited one and all to let go, get playful and join them for the Fool's Delight parade and festival down Webster Street. Michael Towne and Eve De Ley of the West End Arts District offer us a glimpse into their hilarious plans that day for mucho late afternoon buffoonery. 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:41:19 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 745 Next Saturday, after Christmas is over and all are resting and reflecting, Alameda's artistic thinkers and doers have invited one and all to let go, get playful and join them for the Fool's Delight parade and festival down Webster Street. Michael Towne and Eve De Ley of the West End Arts District offer us a glimpse into their hilarious plans that day for mucho late afternoon buffoonery. 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Sandy Russell and friends launch an arts collective 28 28 Sandy Russell and friends launch an arts collective full 07a2f972-f851-4b84-9317-4ac136d7ce08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f24ffc9 The Alameda Gallery and Collective has opened on Webster Street featuring art, vintage items and plants. The group's goal is to build community and create conversation about art. It's been the dream of a circle of friends that includes Sandy Russell, owner of the Fireside Lounge and West End business advocate. Hear her talk about how Webster Street retail has blossomed post-pandemic. 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> The Alameda Gallery and Collective has opened on Webster Street featuring art, vintage items and plants. The group's goal is to build community and create conversation about art. It's been the dream of a circle of friends that includes Sandy Russell, owner of the Fireside Lounge and West End business advocate. Hear her talk about how Webster Street retail has blossomed post-pandemic. 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:25:05 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1327 The Alameda Gallery and Collective has opened on Webster Street featuring art, vintage items and plants. The group's goal is to build community and create conversation about art. It's been the dream of a circle of friends that includes Sandy Russell, owner of the Fireside Lounge and West End business advocate. Hear her talk about how Webster Street retail has blossomed post-pandemic. 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Kindness is a radical act 27 27 Kindness is a radical act full 962245db-1d2c-41fa-aac9-4991ccdf5595 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47d5fc79 During the Covid epidemic, Alameda mother and artist Deirdre Freeman acted on her belief about the power of spreading love and kindness in the world when she made some 600 pieces of art, mostly depicting hearts, and attached them to phone polls around town. A year ago, she went further and launched the Kindness Coalition here in Alameda. She and Burt Presberg describe the joy and wonder their work has brought to our community and their conviction of its immense ripple effect. 

]]> During the Covid epidemic, Alameda mother and artist Deirdre Freeman acted on her belief about the power of spreading love and kindness in the world when she made some 600 pieces of art, mostly depicting hearts, and attached them to phone polls around town. A year ago, she went further and launched the Kindness Coalition here in Alameda. She and Burt Presberg describe the joy and wonder their work has brought to our community and their conviction of its immense ripple effect. 

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:56:03 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1327 During the Covid epidemic, Alameda mother and artist Deirdre Freeman acted on her belief about the power of spreading love and kindness in the world when she made some 600 pieces of art, mostly depicting hearts, and attached them to phone polls around town. A year ago, she went further and launched the Kindness Coalition here in Alameda. She and Burt Presberg describe the joy and wonder their work has brought to our community and their conviction of its immense ripple effect. 

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Finding Your Soulmate 26 26 Finding Your Soulmate full 169639b2-1e47-45e3-b15e-999040b84e18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b814f628 It's difficult to find your soulmate through online dating and other traditional strategies, according to Jennifer Zundel, a relationship coach. She believes you must first explore your assumptions about your ability to love and be loved, break old patterns of behavior and become your authentic self.  Listen to her describe her approach, which is grounded in inner transformation, daily spiritual practice, and the principles she shares in her "Dear Beloved Manifesting Love Journal.”

]]> It's difficult to find your soulmate through online dating and other traditional strategies, according to Jennifer Zundel, a relationship coach. She believes you must first explore your assumptions about your ability to love and be loved, break old patterns of behavior and become your authentic self.  Listen to her describe her approach, which is grounded in inner transformation, daily spiritual practice, and the principles she shares in her "Dear Beloved Manifesting Love Journal.”

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 13:24:47 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1789 It's difficult to find your soulmate through online dating and other traditional strategies, according to Jennifer Zundel, a relationship coach. She believes you must first explore your assumptions about your ability to love and be loved, break old patterns of behavior and become your authentic self.  Listen to her describe her approach, which is grounded in inner transformation, daily spiritual practice, and the principles she shares in her "Dear Beloved Manifesting Love Journal.”

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Legal help available to seniors 25 25 Legal help available to seniors full e6f0e6a3-043e-4820-9132-b67e6bcd6966 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a1e3ad0 More and more people are affected by the alarming attacks on the social safety net, but, for seniors, the climbing costs of housing, food and health care are especially difficult to manage. Caitlin Chan, the executive director of Legal Assistance for Seniors, describes what her nearly 50-year-old organization does to support Alameda County's elderly population, with free advice on many issues. 

]]> More and more people are affected by the alarming attacks on the social safety net, but, for seniors, the climbing costs of housing, food and health care are especially difficult to manage. Caitlin Chan, the executive director of Legal Assistance for Seniors, describes what her nearly 50-year-old organization does to support Alameda County's elderly population, with free advice on many issues. 

]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:05:26 -0800 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1387 More and more people are affected by the alarming attacks on the social safety net, but, for seniors, the climbing costs of housing, food and health care are especially difficult to manage. Caitlin Chan, the executive director of Legal Assistance for Seniors, describes what her nearly 50-year-old organization does to support Alameda County's elderly population, with free advice on many issues. 

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Alamedans hear the call of No Kings day 24 24 Alamedans hear the call of No Kings day full 3ce447ce-0dad-473f-a077-31c636baec06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8191164f  Alamedans marched from Chochenyo Park to City Hall during last Saturday's (Oct. 18) national No Kings protest where a few thousand voiced their opposition to the regime President Donald Trump has installed in Washington, D.C.  Island City Beat marched with them and listened to their anger, their hope and their desire that our citizens will come together to resist the corruption and sustain democracy.

]]>  Alamedans marched from Chochenyo Park to City Hall during last Saturday's (Oct. 18) national No Kings protest where a few thousand voiced their opposition to the regime President Donald Trump has installed in Washington, D.C.  Island City Beat marched with them and listened to their anger, their hope and their desire that our citizens will come together to resist the corruption and sustain democracy.

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:01:34 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1367  Alamedans marched from Chochenyo Park to City Hall during last Saturday's (Oct. 18) national No Kings protest where a few thousand voiced their opposition to the regime President Donald Trump has installed in Washington, D.C.  Island City Beat marched with them and listened to their anger, their hope and their desire that our citizens will come together to resist the corruption and sustain democracy.

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Alameda Pride Interview 23 23 Alameda Pride Interview full 2d2ba61e-6a66-4f90-915d-261d6deaec25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1747446b On this episode of the Island City Beat podcast, we meet Jeramie Andehueson.  Jeramie is the founder of Alameda Pride which he brought to life in 2019.  His organization was created to provide a safe, inclusive space for Alameda's LGBTQ+ community.  We will get a glimpse of the many ways that Alameda Pride is making a difference in lives of many people here on our Island.

]]> On this episode of the Island City Beat podcast, we meet Jeramie Andehueson.  Jeramie is the founder of Alameda Pride which he brought to life in 2019.  His organization was created to provide a safe, inclusive space for Alameda's LGBTQ+ community.  We will get a glimpse of the many ways that Alameda Pride is making a difference in lives of many people here on our Island.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:41:34 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1307 On this episode of the Island City Beat podcast, we meet Jeramie Andehueson.  Jeramie is the founder of Alameda Pride which he brought to life in 2019.  His organization was created to provide a safe, inclusive space for Alameda's LGBTQ+ community.  We will get a glimpse of the many ways that Alameda Pride is making a difference in lives of many people here on our Island.

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Keegan Tatum on the psychology of politics 22 22 Keegan Tatum on the psychology of politics full 055db895-8808-4758-b2f1-e3637739bffe https://share.transistor.fm/s/94479f27 Alameda's Keegan Tatum is an outstanding local presence in social media.  He astutely applies his psychology training to analyze political identities.  He's a brilliant raconteur on the big political scene and a great interview.  Tune in for a fluent and flowing conversation with the engaging and articulate Keegan Tatum!

]]> Alameda's Keegan Tatum is an outstanding local presence in social media.  He astutely applies his psychology training to analyze political identities.  He's a brilliant raconteur on the big political scene and a great interview.  Tune in for a fluent and flowing conversation with the engaging and articulate Keegan Tatum!

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 21:06:23 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 2577 Alameda's Keegan Tatum is an outstanding local presence in social media.  He astutely applies his psychology training to analyze political identities.  He's a brilliant raconteur on the big political scene and a great interview.  Tune in for a fluent and flowing conversation with the engaging and articulate Keegan Tatum!

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Bill Chapin explains Alameda's rent control program 21 21 Bill Chapin explains Alameda's rent control program full 915f0bee-0ded-45c8-b19f-bad1cc25cf92 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43332df5 The Alameda city council passed a rent control program in 2019 following five years of pressure and struggle by Alameda's renters who faced rapid rent increases that began in 2014 and forced many long-time residents out of the city.

City Rent Program director Bill Chapin goes over the basics of this program, which is now located in the City Attorney's office. Rent program staff receive some 750 calls a month providing this important service for both renters and landlords. 

]]> The Alameda city council passed a rent control program in 2019 following five years of pressure and struggle by Alameda's renters who faced rapid rent increases that began in 2014 and forced many long-time residents out of the city.

City Rent Program director Bill Chapin goes over the basics of this program, which is now located in the City Attorney's office. Rent program staff receive some 750 calls a month providing this important service for both renters and landlords. 

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 18:19:46 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1049 The Alameda city council passed a rent control program in 2019 following five years of pressure and struggle by Alameda's renters who faced rapid rent increases that began in 2014 and forced many long-time residents out of the city.

City Rent Program director Bill Chapin goes over the basics of this program, which is now located in the City Attorney's office. Rent program staff receive some 750 calls a month providing this important service for both renters and landlords. 

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Braver Angels - Depolarizing America 19 19 Braver Angels - Depolarizing America full 3dd0eb82-d33c-4716-bb03-c9b8b17ded9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/97fc29d2 The divide between "red" and "blue" political points of view in the United States is causing many to despair about our nation's future. But a national organization, Braver Angels, is trying to join the two sides by helping people come together to listen and talk in safe and structured settings.  Paul Norris and Leslie Lopato say the group offers workshops, skills and many opportunities to sit down with people you think you have nothing in common with -- and come away surprised and uplifted. 

]]> The divide between "red" and "blue" political points of view in the United States is causing many to despair about our nation's future. But a national organization, Braver Angels, is trying to join the two sides by helping people come together to listen and talk in safe and structured settings.  Paul Norris and Leslie Lopato say the group offers workshops, skills and many opportunities to sit down with people you think you have nothing in common with -- and come away surprised and uplifted. 

]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:48:23 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 2102 The divide between "red" and "blue" political points of view in the United States is causing many to despair about our nation's future. But a national organization, Braver Angels, is trying to join the two sides by helping people come together to listen and talk in safe and structured settings.  Paul Norris and Leslie Lopato say the group offers workshops, skills and many opportunities to sit down with people you think you have nothing in common with -- and come away surprised and uplifted. 

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No MyPath lights the way to economic prosperity for youth 18 18 MyPath lights the way to economic prosperity for youth full 749c9062-1526-4ac3-9c4f-680b95282121 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6dab883f America does an awful job educating our youth about money and making sound decisions about it. Our guests Alexandria Downing and Angely Miranda aim to change that narrative. 

They're from an organization called, "MyPath", whose mission is to teach youth about banking, savings and building credit as the first steps toward financial prosperity. Programs to aid families and youth are available in the East Bay and beyond by doing an internet search for "financial planning for young adults."

]]> America does an awful job educating our youth about money and making sound decisions about it. Our guests Alexandria Downing and Angely Miranda aim to change that narrative. 

They're from an organization called, "MyPath", whose mission is to teach youth about banking, savings and building credit as the first steps toward financial prosperity. Programs to aid families and youth are available in the East Bay and beyond by doing an internet search for "financial planning for young adults."

]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 20:12:37 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 2643 America does an awful job educating our youth about money and making sound decisions about it. Our guests Alexandria Downing and Angely Miranda aim to change that narrative. 

They're from an organization called, "MyPath", whose mission is to teach youth about banking, savings and building credit as the first steps toward financial prosperity. Programs to aid families and youth are available in the East Bay and beyond by doing an internet search for "financial planning for young adults."

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No New cedar trees at Linear Park boosts Alameda's biophilia 16 16 New cedar trees at Linear Park boosts Alameda's biophilia full 22bedf0e-73a1-4095-9e69-a8bdab25a151 https://share.transistor.fm/s/19a8ba81 Island City Beat joins Alameda Parks & Rec and 50 volunteers who recently planted 10 native cedar trees in Linear Park between Main Street and the Bayport neighborhood. 

We introduce people from the three city groups responsible for organizing and running this important 'green' event:  The Rotary Club - Alameda .. 100K Trees For Humanity .. Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA). 100K's Amos White reflects on the health benefits of trees and inequities in the city's tree canopy. 

]]> Island City Beat joins Alameda Parks & Rec and 50 volunteers who recently planted 10 native cedar trees in Linear Park between Main Street and the Bayport neighborhood. 

We introduce people from the three city groups responsible for organizing and running this important 'green' event:  The Rotary Club - Alameda .. 100K Trees For Humanity .. Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA). 100K's Amos White reflects on the health benefits of trees and inequities in the city's tree canopy. 

]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:17:59 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1397 Island City Beat joins Alameda Parks & Rec and 50 volunteers who recently planted 10 native cedar trees in Linear Park between Main Street and the Bayport neighborhood. 

We introduce people from the three city groups responsible for organizing and running this important 'green' event:  The Rotary Club - Alameda .. 100K Trees For Humanity .. Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA). 100K's Amos White reflects on the health benefits of trees and inequities in the city's tree canopy. 

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Thushan Amarasiriwardena walks the streets he loves 15 15 Thushan Amarasiriwardena walks the streets he loves full bf0c3bc1-7e0b-477a-aab1-4939595e646e https://share.transistor.fm/s/81ed04eb  Jeff Gould walks and talks with 2024 city council candidate Thushan Amarasiriwardena on the streets of Alameda about his affection for our city and where his career in AI, other tech is taking him. We touch on Thushan's ideas around the potential abundance thinking holds, his run for council, housing development at the former Svendsons Marine site on Clement street and related transportation issues. 

Alameda's Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) and the proposed construction of the Pacific Fusion nuclear research reactor project at Alameda Point also prompts an interesting exchange of views on energy issues.

]]>  Jeff Gould walks and talks with 2024 city council candidate Thushan Amarasiriwardena on the streets of Alameda about his affection for our city and where his career in AI, other tech is taking him. We touch on Thushan's ideas around the potential abundance thinking holds, his run for council, housing development at the former Svendsons Marine site on Clement street and related transportation issues. 

Alameda's Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) and the proposed construction of the Pacific Fusion nuclear research reactor project at Alameda Point also prompts an interesting exchange of views on energy issues.

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:20:28 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1764  Jeff Gould walks and talks with 2024 city council candidate Thushan Amarasiriwardena on the streets of Alameda about his affection for our city and where his career in AI, other tech is taking him. We touch on Thushan's ideas around the potential abundance thinking holds, his run for council, housing development at the former Svendsons Marine site on Clement street and related transportation issues. 

Alameda's Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) and the proposed construction of the Pacific Fusion nuclear research reactor project at Alameda Point also prompts an interesting exchange of views on energy issues.

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Meet Julia Owens, the new director of the Alameda Education Foundation 17 17 Meet Julia Owens, the new director of the Alameda Education Foundation full 0bbb0a7e-3e93-4792-9e8d-e5f34f02b127 https://share.transistor.fm/s/584ebadb In January Julia Owens took over as head of the 40-year-old organization that has stepped in where school funding for many activities has been cut. She comes from a background in non-profits focused on children's needs, and is excited about continuing AEF's vital work in Alameda. 

She describes its many roles from providing the school district's middle school sports program to offering enrichment classes to grants for teachers' special projects to support for the mental health needs of students. 

]]> In January Julia Owens took over as head of the 40-year-old organization that has stepped in where school funding for many activities has been cut. She comes from a background in non-profits focused on children's needs, and is excited about continuing AEF's vital work in Alameda. 

She describes its many roles from providing the school district's middle school sports program to offering enrichment classes to grants for teachers' special projects to support for the mental health needs of students. 

]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:28:02 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1540 In January Julia Owens took over as head of the 40-year-old organization that has stepped in where school funding for many activities has been cut. She comes from a background in non-profits focused on children's needs, and is excited about continuing AEF's vital work in Alameda. 

She describes its many roles from providing the school district's middle school sports program to offering enrichment classes to grants for teachers' special projects to support for the mental health needs of students. 

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Doug Biggs recounts the saga of Alameda's groundbreaking Wellness Center 13 13 Doug Biggs recounts the saga of Alameda's groundbreaking Wellness Center full 495b63a0-c5fe-4fb2-a4cc-499dafb29a2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd796714 It's been six-plus years since Alameda approved the transformation of aging federal buildings on McKay Avenue into a facility to care for and house homeless seniors discharged from hospital stays. Spearheaded by the Alameda Point Collaborative, this humanitarian project was delayed by a stubborn clutch of naysayers, the Covid pandemic and federal intransigence.

Now, it's set to open next March and former APC director Doug Biggs reflects on the entire drama and how compassionate Alamedans and our regional officials have prevailed. 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> It's been six-plus years since Alameda approved the transformation of aging federal buildings on McKay Avenue into a facility to care for and house homeless seniors discharged from hospital stays. Spearheaded by the Alameda Point Collaborative, this humanitarian project was delayed by a stubborn clutch of naysayers, the Covid pandemic and federal intransigence.

Now, it's set to open next March and former APC director Doug Biggs reflects on the entire drama and how compassionate Alamedans and our regional officials have prevailed. 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:26:53 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 2384 It's been six-plus years since Alameda approved the transformation of aging federal buildings on McKay Avenue into a facility to care for and house homeless seniors discharged from hospital stays. Spearheaded by the Alameda Point Collaborative, this humanitarian project was delayed by a stubborn clutch of naysayers, the Covid pandemic and federal intransigence.

Now, it's set to open next March and former APC director Doug Biggs reflects on the entire drama and how compassionate Alamedans and our regional officials have prevailed. 

Podcast Host: Laura Thomas

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Jillian Saxty on growing Alameda "one veggie at a time" 14 14 Jillian Saxty on growing Alameda "one veggie at a time" full 1b1e33e4-388e-4918-bd6d-ab2f5c6319d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63d0aa4e Alameda Backyard Growers board president Jillian Saxty wants to spread the ethic of growing your own food as far as possible. 

Over 15 years ABG has developed a volunteer gleaning program that provides fresh produce to the Alameda Food Bank as well as offered free instruction to countless Alamedans with backyard and container gardens.  Saxty describes ABG's current goals of developing community gardens and offering its expertise to other Bay Area towns. 

]]> Alameda Backyard Growers board president Jillian Saxty wants to spread the ethic of growing your own food as far as possible. 

Over 15 years ABG has developed a volunteer gleaning program that provides fresh produce to the Alameda Food Bank as well as offered free instruction to countless Alamedans with backyard and container gardens.  Saxty describes ABG's current goals of developing community gardens and offering its expertise to other Bay Area towns. 

]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 18:04:35 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 942 Alameda Backyard Growers board president Jillian Saxty wants to spread the ethic of growing your own food as far as possible. 

Over 15 years ABG has developed a volunteer gleaning program that provides fresh produce to the Alameda Food Bank as well as offered free instruction to countless Alamedans with backyard and container gardens.  Saxty describes ABG's current goals of developing community gardens and offering its expertise to other Bay Area towns. 

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Jennifer Rakowski looks at Alameda's police reform efforts 11 11 Jennifer Rakowski looks at Alameda's police reform efforts full ed80bf0b-e100-4fd8-82ef-1f98a80282f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f376029 Five years ago this weekend, the killing of George Floyd, just two days after the controversial arrest of Mali Watkins here in Alameda, prompted the city council to establish the Racial Equity Police Reform Task Force. Jennifer Rakowski, who served on it with 50 other Alamedans, talks about one of its successes -- the Care Team -- and some of its unrealized goals.

 She also tells us why she is an advocate for listening to families of victims of aggressive policing.   

]]> Five years ago this weekend, the killing of George Floyd, just two days after the controversial arrest of Mali Watkins here in Alameda, prompted the city council to establish the Racial Equity Police Reform Task Force. Jennifer Rakowski, who served on it with 50 other Alamedans, talks about one of its successes -- the Care Team -- and some of its unrealized goals.

 She also tells us why she is an advocate for listening to families of victims of aggressive policing.   

]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 20:32:26 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 2584 Five years ago this weekend, the killing of George Floyd, just two days after the controversial arrest of Mali Watkins here in Alameda, prompted the city council to establish the Racial Equity Police Reform Task Force. Jennifer Rakowski, who served on it with 50 other Alamedans, talks about one of its successes -- the Care Team -- and some of its unrealized goals.

 She also tells us why she is an advocate for listening to families of victims of aggressive policing.   

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Chris Tam on Doing Good In Community 10 10 Chris Tam on Doing Good In Community full ecafd942-802b-4b71-b4e5-b5a89caed44b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f701385 Chris is the founder of the All Good Living Foundation begun in honor of his father's legacy and owner of All Good Living home goods and apparel store in downtown Alameda. Neil Tam, who died in 2015, (pictured above) was a beloved Alameda school teacher, principal and school board member. 

Chris describes his father's influence on the charitable work of AGL Foundation and how its programs have been adopted beyond Alameda's borders including by the families of the Golden State Warriors. 

]]> Chris is the founder of the All Good Living Foundation begun in honor of his father's legacy and owner of All Good Living home goods and apparel store in downtown Alameda. Neil Tam, who died in 2015, (pictured above) was a beloved Alameda school teacher, principal and school board member. 

Chris describes his father's influence on the charitable work of AGL Foundation and how its programs have been adopted beyond Alameda's borders including by the families of the Golden State Warriors. 

]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 20:40:27 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1475 Chris is the founder of the All Good Living Foundation begun in honor of his father's legacy and owner of All Good Living home goods and apparel store in downtown Alameda. Neil Tam, who died in 2015, (pictured above) was a beloved Alameda school teacher, principal and school board member. 

Chris describes his father's influence on the charitable work of AGL Foundation and how its programs have been adopted beyond Alameda's borders including by the families of the Golden State Warriors. 

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Hear Amanda Gerrie on the brave new world of job seeking 9 9 Hear Amanda Gerrie on the brave new world of job seeking full 9f887c87-0e54-46fc-9ccf-1e3a5cb3d639 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e3cda921 With a white collar recession in the digital tech field and layoffs in the government sector, many people are looking for a new job. 

Life coach and career counselor Amanda Gerrie has some advice on how to maneuver and even take advantage of the influence of Artificial Intelligence in the entire process. But some old school techniques are still valid. Listen to what she has to say. 

]]> With a white collar recession in the digital tech field and layoffs in the government sector, many people are looking for a new job. 

Life coach and career counselor Amanda Gerrie has some advice on how to maneuver and even take advantage of the influence of Artificial Intelligence in the entire process. But some old school techniques are still valid. Listen to what she has to say. 

]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 16:46:41 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 2529 With a white collar recession in the digital tech field and layoffs in the government sector, many people are looking for a new job. 

Life coach and career counselor Amanda Gerrie has some advice on how to maneuver and even take advantage of the influence of Artificial Intelligence in the entire process. But some old school techniques are still valid. Listen to what she has to say. 

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Meet Andrea Urton - The new executive director of Alameda Point Collaborative 8 8 Meet Andrea Urton - The new executive director of Alameda Point Collaborative full deb762a9-30cd-4d16-af7f-23da1211c6ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/64f79ac7 She'll talk about the agency's history, the programs and services it offers to the nearly 500 residents at the Point as well as how she wants to make it stronger.  We'll also get an update on the Mckay Resource & Respite Center. 

]]> She'll talk about the agency's history, the programs and services it offers to the nearly 500 residents at the Point as well as how she wants to make it stronger.  We'll also get an update on the Mckay Resource & Respite Center. 

]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 20:38:04 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1080 She'll talk about the agency's history, the programs and services it offers to the nearly 500 residents at the Point as well as how she wants to make it stronger.  We'll also get an update on the Mckay Resource & Respite Center. 

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No ICB talks with Reverend Sophia DeWitt about housing 6 6 ICB talks with Reverend Sophia DeWitt about housing full a15e8ce9-4e8e-412f-aca7-52b252f69cbf https://share.transistor.fm/s/a12c15bc Sophia works as the Chief Program Officer for East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) and is also an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ.
 
With Affordable Housing Month coming up in May, she describes how EBHO sees itself as a leader in bringing housing justice and better policies to Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. She'll also outline how people can get help with affordable housing resources.

]]> Sophia works as the Chief Program Officer for East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) and is also an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ.
 
With Affordable Housing Month coming up in May, she describes how EBHO sees itself as a leader in bringing housing justice and better policies to Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. She'll also outline how people can get help with affordable housing resources.

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:39:25 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1180 Sophia works as the Chief Program Officer for East Bay Housing Organizations (EBHO) and is also an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ.
 
With Affordable Housing Month coming up in May, she describes how EBHO sees itself as a leader in bringing housing justice and better policies to Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. She'll also outline how people can get help with affordable housing resources.

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Theo Hopestill ... (Part 2) 7 7 Theo Hopestill ... (Part 2) full 10316896-0513-447e-ad61-94ef3fc73966 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e07d0ac In the second part of our interview trans activist, artist & parent Theo Hopestill explores the range of terminology referring to transgender people.  To wrap things up Theo discusses their artistic talents and activity with several long standing art-based businesses in Alameda.

]]> In the second part of our interview trans activist, artist & parent Theo Hopestill explores the range of terminology referring to transgender people.  To wrap things up Theo discusses their artistic talents and activity with several long standing art-based businesses in Alameda.

]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:20:49 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1146 In the second part of our interview trans activist, artist & parent Theo Hopestill explores the range of terminology referring to transgender people.  To wrap things up Theo discusses their artistic talents and activity with several long standing art-based businesses in Alameda.

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Theo Hopestill reflects upon a non-binary life's perspective ... (Part 1) 5 5 Theo Hopestill reflects upon a non-binary life's perspective ... (Part 1) full 0ed4e87e-814b-43d1-a708-b5db322cd285 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d017237d In the first of a two-part interview Theo, who was assigned female at birth, is a parent and artist who lives in Alameda with their partner and 10-year-old son .. Theo Hopestill is a transgender activist who asserts: "It's important to make room for many different narratives of being queer." 

   

In a second follow up episode Theo explores the range of terminology for referring to transgender people and discusses their artistic endeavors in Alameda.

]]> In the first of a two-part interview Theo, who was assigned female at birth, is a parent and artist who lives in Alameda with their partner and 10-year-old son .. Theo Hopestill is a transgender activist who asserts: "It's important to make room for many different narratives of being queer." 

   

In a second follow up episode Theo explores the range of terminology for referring to transgender people and discusses their artistic endeavors in Alameda.

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:20:45 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1712 In the first of a two-part interview Theo, who was assigned female at birth, is a parent and artist who lives in Alameda with their partner and 10-year-old son .. Theo Hopestill is a transgender activist who asserts: "It's important to make room for many different narratives of being queer." 

   

In a second follow up episode Theo explores the range of terminology for referring to transgender people and discusses their artistic endeavors in Alameda.

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No A conversation with new Councilmember Greg Boller .. 4 4 A conversation with new Councilmember Greg Boller .. full 68b4d971-6ab1-4331-a3a2-bd90f4543e83 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d988a983 Elected to the Alameda City Council in 2024, Greg is a fifth-generation Alamedan who attended local schools, went on to obtain degrees in political science at UC Davis, law at Georgetown University, and public administration at Harvard University.

Angie Watson-Hajjem interviews Mr Boller via Zoom ..

]]> Elected to the Alameda City Council in 2024, Greg is a fifth-generation Alamedan who attended local schools, went on to obtain degrees in political science at UC Davis, law at Georgetown University, and public administration at Harvard University.

Angie Watson-Hajjem interviews Mr Boller via Zoom ..

]]> Sun, 06 Apr 2025 15:43:54 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1258 Elected to the Alameda City Council in 2024, Greg is a fifth-generation Alamedan who attended local schools, went on to obtain degrees in political science at UC Davis, law at Georgetown University, and public administration at Harvard University.

Angie Watson-Hajjem interviews Mr Boller via Zoom ..

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Vice Mayor Michele Pryor speaks with Island City Beat 3 3 Vice Mayor Michele Pryor speaks with Island City Beat full 30c87962-8073-4efb-8141-79064505f964 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8417004 Following a brief musical introduction our new Alameda City Council member & Vice Mayor Michele Pryor does her first interview here on our podcast.
 
She talks about the need to face climate change, the housing crisis and the possibility of using public banking to support local financial resiliency .. and, of course, why she loves our island city.  

]]> Following a brief musical introduction our new Alameda City Council member & Vice Mayor Michele Pryor does her first interview here on our podcast.
 
She talks about the need to face climate change, the housing crisis and the possibility of using public banking to support local financial resiliency .. and, of course, why she loves our island city.  

]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:26:07 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1221 Following a brief musical introduction our new Alameda City Council member & Vice Mayor Michele Pryor does her first interview here on our podcast.
 
She talks about the need to face climate change, the housing crisis and the possibility of using public banking to support local financial resiliency .. and, of course, why she loves our island city.  

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Meet Savanna Cheer of 'Transform Alameda' .. 2 2 Meet Savanna Cheer of 'Transform Alameda' .. full 5a4c71dd-758d-4caf-ab36-7772f4b95196 https://share.transistor.fm/s/632a137b East Bay native Savanna Cheer came to Alameda in 2018, fell in love with our town & has been galvanized by local issues.  She helped found the community group Transform in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing. Transform has challenged Alameda city officials around the tragic death of Mario Gonzales, helped form the city’s Guaranteed Income Program & pushed for a People's Budget for the city.

   

 Hear her perspective in this episode on these efforts & her vision of what Alameda can be.  

]]> East Bay native Savanna Cheer came to Alameda in 2018, fell in love with our town & has been galvanized by local issues.  She helped found the community group Transform in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing. Transform has challenged Alameda city officials around the tragic death of Mario Gonzales, helped form the city’s Guaranteed Income Program & pushed for a People's Budget for the city.

   

 Hear her perspective in this episode on these efforts & her vision of what Alameda can be.  

]]> Sun, 23 Mar 2025 20:51:43 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 1706 East Bay native Savanna Cheer came to Alameda in 2018, fell in love with our town & has been galvanized by local issues.  She helped found the community group Transform in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing. Transform has challenged Alameda city officials around the tragic death of Mario Gonzales, helped form the city’s Guaranteed Income Program & pushed for a People's Budget for the city.

   

 Hear her perspective in this episode on these efforts & her vision of what Alameda can be.  

]]> Island City, City of Alameda, Justice, Alameda, Renewed Hope, Progressives, Alameda Renters Coalition, Transform Alameda, Alameda No Island City Beat interviews Rev Michael Yoshii .. 1 1 Island City Beat interviews Rev Michael Yoshii .. full d0b01b37-a3d7-453a-866b-cbb38f47dfe6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56e7e065  Angie Watson-Hajjem talks with pastor emeritus Michael Yoshii of Alameda's Buena Vista Uniited Methodist Church regarding his life and career - Hear Pastor Yoshii discuss his congregation's work with the Palestinian village of Wadi Foquin. (starting at 18:53)

Alameda City Council will consider a Sister City relationship between Alameda and the West Bank community of Wadi Foquin at this Tuesday's City Council meeting.

https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7253612&GUID=AAE5FD41-5593-472A-88EC-1D4315342C43

-- Update: The Alameda City Council voted on Tuesday, March 18th to delay a vote on the Wadi Foquin Sister City MOU.  

]]>  Angie Watson-Hajjem talks with pastor emeritus Michael Yoshii of Alameda's Buena Vista Uniited Methodist Church regarding his life and career - Hear Pastor Yoshii discuss his congregation's work with the Palestinian village of Wadi Foquin. (starting at 18:53)

Alameda City Council will consider a Sister City relationship between Alameda and the West Bank community of Wadi Foquin at this Tuesday's City Council meeting.

https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7253612&GUID=AAE5FD41-5593-472A-88EC-1D4315342C43

-- Update: The Alameda City Council voted on Tuesday, March 18th to delay a vote on the Wadi Foquin Sister City MOU.  

]]> Sun, 16 Mar 2025 16:38:27 -0700 Island City Beat Island City Beat 2693  Angie Watson-Hajjem talks with pastor emeritus Michael Yoshii of Alameda's Buena Vista Uniited Methodist Church regarding his life and career - Hear Pastor Yoshii discuss his congregation's work with the Palestinian village of Wadi Foquin. (starting at 18:53)

Alameda City Council will consider a Sister City relationship between Alameda and the West Bank community of Wadi Foquin at this Tuesday's City Council meeting.

https://alameda.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7253612&GUID=AAE5FD41-5593-472A-88EC-1D4315342C43

-- Update: The Alameda City Council voted on Tuesday, March 18th to delay a vote on the Wadi Foquin Sister City MOU.  

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